Snow Clearing

View updates on snow clearing operations on the snow clearing activity report webpage. 

The City of Oshawa uses a snow removal schedule based on a road priority system to ensure that your roads are plowed and salted in the most timely and effective manner. The City’s main roads are the first priority as these streets carry most of the City’s traffic as well as emergency vehicles and public transportation. Residential roadways are the second priority.

During winter snowstorms, the City’s snow removal crews work around the clock and aim to complete clearing within 24 hours of the end of a snowfall. During snow clearing operations, crews post Snow Activity Reports three times a day (morning, afternoon and evening) to provide updates on the progress of snow clearing operations for City maintained roadways, sidewalks and on the snow clearing assistance program. For updates, visit the Snow Activity Report webpage.

Note: The Region of Durham maintains all regional roads within Oshawa. The Region’s snow clearing activities are not included in the report.

Residents are encouraged to check alerts and forecasts on the Environment Canada website. To receive City Public Notices and Emergency/Severe Weather updates in your email inbox, subscribe today.

Failure to clear snow/ice from your sidewalks could result in a fine of $75 per day plus any costs that may be incurred if the City is required to carry out work to remove any snow or ice. Learn more about snow clearing responsibilities and the Snow and Ice Removal By-law.